Dosimetrist
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Weston
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Uses computer-aided design to create plans of radiation
treatment, calculates the values of necessary parameters to deliver
the prescribed radiation dose and dose distributions, assists in
complex treatment setups at CT simulation and/or at treatment, and
assists in clinical instruction of therapists, therapy students,
dosimetry students and residents in existing and new
procedures.
Responsibilities:
Designs plans for radiation treatment by conferring with the
attending radiation oncologist.
Obtains final plan approval from the attending radiation oncologist
and submits the approved plan to a medical physicist for
review.
Calculates the values of necessary parameters, e.g. monitor unit,
gantry angle, MLC settings, to deliver the prescribed radiation
dose and dose distributions and may need to calculate special dose
measurements (e.g. TLD in-vivo measurements).
Bills for calculations, plans, custom MLC, etc. per patient
according to department and CCF policy and procedures.
Supervises complex treatment set ups, supervises special case
setups in the CT simulator.
Prepares all technical documentation required for treatment set up
and record completion.
Reviews patient treatment records for weekly checks.
Participates in department quality assurance meetings, initiatives
and implementation of initiatives, including general CCF quality
improvement initiatives.
Participates in department and professional education and training,
participates in department meetings, peer review, and chart rounds,
and assists section leader in training and implementation of new
modalities and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in science, mathematics or engineering, or
equivalent from an accredited college or university and
supplemental training leading toward the CMD certification by the
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board.
Certifications:
Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) certification by the Medical
Dosimetrist Certification Board or equivalent preferred.
CMD certification or equivalent required within 48 months of
hire.
Complexity of Work:
Ability to use sophisticated computer and software, analytical
thinking, manual dexterity, social skills, professional integrity
and commitment to teamwork.
Work Experience:
Completion of a well-regarded training program.
Knowledge of simulation processes, treatment planning paradigms
such as forward planning and IMRT planning, brachytherapy planning,
in-vivo dosimetric measurements, and verify and record systems.
Physical Requirements:
Manual dexterity and the ability to participate in assisting
patients on and off treatment couches.
Requires standing, sitting and walking for extended periods of
time; must lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as
required.
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